...or calm an irate MLA. But, Mr. Speaker, like Clark Kent, our Legislative Assembly superhero keeps a low profile. LA Man, as I like to call him, moves with lightning speed to the Speaker's Chair whenever there is question on procedure or protocol in the House. His presence at the Speaker's side is always quiet and calm. But you'll notice if you observe closely, that LA Man always has his hands in his pockets and his cape flowing out behind him, always ready for further trouble that will require him to take flight through the gallery and soar around to save the day.

His lilting Scottish tones have been known to soothe many troubled minds after a particularly rocky session in the House, and some have wondered whether or not he has hypnotic powers, as well.

Mr. Speaker, his table at the foot of your chair appears to be just a regular desk, but I think if we were to look more closely we would see an electronic control centre with devices that rival those that you would find in Canadian military command centres. Actually, I suspect that he may be better equipped than any Canadian military command centre.

Of course, Mr. Speaker, I'm referring to Mr. Hamilton. When I first arrived in the Legislative Assembly in 1991 I was greeted, as Minister Antoine, with many pieces of paper, reports, binders, regulations, rules, procedures, schedules and various other pieces of information. Any of you who've walked by my office will know that they're mostly still sitting on my desk. I needed help to sort through that information and get on my feet as an MLA. That help came from the Clerk's office, specifically most often from Mr. Hamilton.

Mr. Hamilton can take a flurry of paper and the complexities of Beauchesne's Parliamentary Rules and Procedures and make them easy to understand. He can always find a way to get something done within the rules.

Mr. Speaker, I've watched Mr. Hamilton over the years deal with many difficult situations. He's always handled them with skill and professionalism. We're going to miss his expertise and strong presence in this House. Mr. Speaker, with that, I urge all Members to vote in favour of this motion. Thank you.

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